BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Bachelor's degree at the University of Chichester

This module is designed to support your transition to university and help you develop the skills you'll need during your academic journey, as well as helping you prepare for professional work. It focuses on building literacy skills, critical engagement, data retrieval and analysis, and presentations. As part of the module, you will produce a data analysis project report, demonstrating your ability to gather literature and data, analyse and present findings, and adhere to the department's report-

In this module, you will explore the purpose and societal role of marketing, with topics including buyer behaviour, digital innovations, marketing research methods and ethical considerations. You'll develop your practical skills in conducting environmental audits and marketing research, applying segmentation, targeting and positioning strategies, and designing your own marketing plans. You will also learn about customer relationship management and look at practical marketing strategies for new p

In this module, you will look at the three core factors of management and organisational behaviour: external, internal and individual. You will first explore a range of concepts, tools and models which focus on the external factors that influence and impact organisations, including stakeholder theory. You will then consider internal perspectives of organisational culture and structure. This will include an examination of the role of teamwork and group dynamics. Finally, you'll be introduced to c

This module will introduce you to the use of technology in a business setting, and help you understand the fundamentals of data, information and knowledge management. You will explore how organisations use digital technology solutions to gain a competitive advantage and look at the benefits of implementing successful information systems. Practical learning activities include exploring case studies and applying your knowledge to solve problems in realistic business scenarios.

This module aims to introduce you to the subject of law relevant to the commercial world, applicable in any sector. The module looks to provide you with sufficient understanding of the law that, as managers, you are able to recognise and understand its relevance and application within your organisational lives.

The aims of this module are to enable you to describe and critically discuss how financial reporting can be regulated, including the system of international accounting standards. The module will also provide you with the fundamental accounting concepts, skills and techniques to enable the collection and recording of data and transactions for the preparation of accounting statements and management accounts. In addition, the module aims to provide the necessary knowledge that will enable you to pr

This module builds on core operations management principles and extends traditional efficiency-based operations strategy to include a focus on economic, environmental, social performance and sustainability factors that all organisations need to consider when operating efficiently and profitably. You will develop the knowledge and analytical skills required to design, manage and improve operations and supply chains that are efficient, ethical and sustainable. You will also explore how operations

This module aims to introduce you to areas of key concepts of audit, assurance, and corporate governance. This will include an understanding of ethics and professional conduct. You will learn about the audit framework and regulation, planning and risk assessment, internal control, audit evidence and how the discovered material is reviewed and reported.

This module aims to introduce you to areas of key financial decision-making and related underlying theory. These decisions include the setting of corporate objectives, the funding of corporate operations and the appraisal of potential investments. In addition, the choices that are available to companies in terms of their working capital management and the implications of foreign exchange currency movements will be examined. The module will also provide you with an understanding of the operation

The aims of this module are to develop your understanding of a range of management accounting techniques and how these can be applied to support decision-making. Through the course of the module, you will be required to solve problems that require you to demonstrate thoughtful and effective reasoning in proposing solutions or responses to a given set of circumstances.

This module introduces you to the tools and skills necessary to manage projects efficiently and effectively. The content is based upon the Association of Project Management (APM) Body of Knowledge (BoK) – a holistic and generic approach provided by the leading association for project management in the UK. You will be guided through the complete lifecycle of a project and actively encouraged to apply learnings through your assessment. As a result, you will have competent knowledge of key project

The module aims to address the following: Enhance Career Readiness and communication skills by equipping students with the practical skills and confidence needed to navigate the graduate recruitment process, including CV writing, application forms, and interview techniques. Understand recruitment processes by providing insight into employer expectations and recruitment methods, including assessment centres and competency-based interviews, both locally and internationally. Build self-awareness an

The aim of this module is to extend the areas explored within the Financial Reporting module, by examining consolidated accounts, evaluating financial statements to provide an analysis of performance, comparing, and contrasting alternative approaches to asset valuation, and examining current developments in external reporting.

Assessment: 1-hour In-class test 2-hour Examination

This is an excellent way to bridge the gap between theory and real-world application in corporate finance. By starting with core concepts and then delving into specific areas such as corporate valuation and M&A activity, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of how these concepts play out in practice. Introducing more advanced topics like Portfolio Theory and the Capital Asset Pricing Model adds depth to your knowledge and prepare